Our world is small now. Many of us live away from our families in different countries. This means taking the excited kids on a plane to see the grandparents and maybe enjoy sleeping in. But, thinking about taking the kids on the plane is enough to make any parent sweat. Is my baby going to …
Potty training or toilet training is one of those parenting things surrounded by questions, tips, tricks, and hacks. Here are some questions a lot of parents ask when beginning to potty train their children: When to start potty training? How to start potty training? What is potty training? What are some potty training tips? What …
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Melatonin—it’s the buzz word with parents desperate for their kids to sleep. It’s been described as safe and natural. It’s a non-habit-forming, drug-free supplement that is naturally occurring in the body. Sounds great, right? Just the cure for your child’s allergy to sleep. But is melatonin the magic pill you’ve been looking for? Bedtime and …
At first glance, it can feel like a daunting task to choose a care provider for your child: should you pick a nanny or a day care? With so many options, finding the right balance of safety, warmth, nurture, education, and friendliness can seem nearly impossible. Trusting someone else with your child is one of …
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That being a parent is challenging is not subject to debate. This statement particularly holds when your child isn’t the type to sleep for long hours. You end up having to stay awake, trying to rock him to sleep. All while singing countless lullaby songs and drinking excess coffee to keep your tired body from …
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It’s a given. Baby = Sleep Deprivation. We all know it’s going to happen, and yet you can never really be prepared. Only other parents truly know and understand the draining depths of too little sleep on too many nights. You also don’t know the severity of your impending sleep deprivation until you meet your …
Spending time with your little ones can be a great way to bond and forge memories that will last a lifetime. Of course, it isn’t always so easy to come up with ideas. One excellent option to consider when you need activity is crafting. There are all kinds of simple, fun crafts you can tackle …
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The dreaded catnap! It’s a common frustration that parents share—the catnap. The very short, almost nonexistent nap that doesn’t help anyone. It can be incredibly frustrating when you have been trying to get your baby to sleep for 30 minutes, and then they only sleep for 20 minutes. You had plans for that nap time. …
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Naps—who doesn’t love a good nap? It can be a siesta in the afternoon to bring some much-needed rest on a hot afternoon. Or snuggling under the blankets during winter to catch some zzz’s. Naps pre-children are a wonderful weekend luxury you can indulge in when you want to, especially when you are sleep-deprived. Then …
Guys! Did you see the picture of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson feeding his wife pasta while she breastfeeds their baby? If not, go check it out. This is where fatherhood is today! No longer are men relegated to standing outside the room. Childrearing is no longer solely women’s business. Today’s dads are involved, hands-on, and …
